How To Have Safe Sex

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You love getting it on—but in this day and age, who knows what’s lurking in your partner’s bloodstream? Nobody. Here’s how to stay safe.
Added December 11, 2007

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You Will Need

FDA-approved latex or polyurethane condoms
Spermicide (optional)
Some water-based personal lubricant
Female condom
And a dental dam or plastic wrap

Step 1.
Have condoms on hand

Condoms are the best defense against STDs—keep them on hand. Make sure you have some polyurethane condoms, too, in case your partner is allergic to latex.
Make sure your condoms are useable. If they’ve been exposed to excessive heat or light—or are just plain old—they may be damaged and unsafe.
Step 2.
Exchange sexual histories

Exchange sexual histories with your partner before sex. Have either of you had an STD? Ask about incurable diseases such as HIV, genital herpes, and Human Papilloma virus.
Step 3.
Ask about high-risk behaviors

Ask about high-risk behaviors like intravenous drug use, anal sex, and sex with prostitutes.
Remember, people often lie about sex.
Step 4.
Put on condom

When everyone’s ready, unroll a condom over the tip of the erect penis after pulling back any foreskin. Pinch the top half-inch of the condom to prevent air bubbles and leave room for ejaculate.
Step 5.
Use spermicide

Use a spermicide—or a condom with a spermicidal lubricant—for further protection against pregnancy. Follow the product’s directions.
Step 6.
Hold condom when ejaculating

When the man ejaculates, he should hold the condom firmly at the base so it stays put and fluids don’t leak out.
Applying a water-based lubricant to the vagina or anus can help keep the condom from breaking. Avoid oil-based lubricants like petroleum jelly and baby oil, which can weaken latex.
Step 7.
Use a dental dam

If you plan on performing oral-to-vaginal or oral-to-anal sex, make sure you use a dental dam.

If you don’t have one on hand, you can use non-microwaveable plastic wrap instead.
Step 8.
Monitor yourself

After the encounter, monitor yourself for symptoms of STDs, which include burning or itching sensations, unusual discharge, and the appearance of sores or growths around your genitals.
It can take two or three days for symptoms to appear, and some STDs cause no symptoms at all.
Step 9.
Be consistent

Check for STD annually, even if you think you’re in a monogamous relationship.
Al Capone, Charles Baudelaire, Franz Schubert, and Friedrich Nietzsche all died of syphilis.

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I'll never look at Saran Wrap the same way again.

Reply about 1 year ago by Rosemarie_Lennon

Very funny!

Reply about 1 year ago by Venki

So funny!

Reply about 1 year ago by Michelle

Ladies, you can keep your condoms safe in a Just In Case compact! Looks like a makeup compact with a hidden compartment for two condoms. http://www.JustInCaseInc.com

Reply about 1 year ago by JustineCase

Who needs condoms girls come on if ya going to have sex you better do it properly!!!!!!!!!

Reply 10 months ago by mazza11

You're exactly why women need to carry their own condoms... there' s nothing proper about an STD...

Reply 10 months ago by JustineCase

The most popular spermicide is Nonoxynol-9, which has been show to be an irritant and can actually make the transmissions of HIV and other STIs more likely. Learn more about it before you use it, most sex educators don't encourage it anymore: http://std.about.com/od/prevention/a/n9increaserisk.htm

Reply about 1 year ago by AudaciaRay